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The Artifacts

Slap Happy Larry · May 1, 2019

The Artifacts is an interactive storybook. Take a Journey with Asaf, as he explores his world and you might just find he's not so different from yourself. While it is aimed at middle grade, parents should also get lots of enjoyment from the story and interactivity.

Indie Casual Adventure Story Rich Visual Novel
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The Artifacts is an interactive storybook, originally created for tablet devices.

Its creators are from Australia and New Zealand, who set out to tell a resonant, universal story with an eco theme. Since its 2011 release The Artifacts has found popularity with middle grade readers and adults alike.

This story is a perfect fit for Grade 4 and 5, and we are told it links perfectly to CCSS language arts (especially 5.RL.7.ii).

Features

  • 24 hand-drawn pages, animation and special effects to transport you into Asaf's world
  • A wonderful coming of age story that will tug at your heartstrings
  • Narration and hundreds of sound effects to bring the world alive
  • Beautiful music score, composed by New Zealand musician Chris Hurn

Explore Asaf's Imagination

  • Click the screen to make Asaf’s collections appear
  • Help him to find treasures on bin-day
  • Race with his leaf-munching caterpillars
  • Day scenes change with a click into exciting, creature-filled nights
  • Rub-to-reveal Asaf in a wizard’s basement, or brushing his teeth in a steamy mirror
  • Watch his mind fill with books as he reads in the library
  • Or floating around on a tiny planet in space…

important Note

We have maintained an aspect ratio of 4:3 to preserve the original artwork. You will see panels on the side of a typical 16:9 ratio computer monitor. We have provided an option to run The Artifacts in a window on the desktop, without the panels.
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System requirements Windows

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  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 or higher
  • Storage: 120 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Slap Happy Larry
Brazilian rating
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Features
Single-player, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Artifacts worth buying right now?
Wait — $2.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does The Artifacts go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is The Artifacts free to play?
The Artifacts costs $2.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Artifacts?
The Artifacts is a Adventure, Casual, Indie game.
Who developed The Artifacts?
The Artifacts was developed by Slap Happy Larry and published by Slap Happy Larry.
What platforms does The Artifacts support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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